Comments on: Super-Charged Living: Having A Giving Spirit

By: Happiness Is Better

Happiness Is Better — Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:18:40 +0000

Personally, I typically don't give money to homeless people. I've offered to buy a few people a hamburger, but I typically don't offer money. Of course, having said that, I gave a homeless guy a ticket to the Houston Rockets game saturday night. The ticket booth had messed up and gave us an extra ticket (not a crowded game anyways). I figured he could sell it for a little money. I'm not sure what came of him, but I hope he was able to make a few bucks. Heck, maybe it'll put him on the road to being an entrepreneur. Great post! Read Happiness Is Better´s latest article - Carnival of Personal Development - February 2, 2009

By: Christopher

Christopher — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:24:33 +0000

Great post. I too, give sometimes to beggars because it feels weird to automatically pre-judge a stranger...especially one who could really need your help. Read Christopher´s latest article - Mother & Son Reunite via MySpace...After 32 Years!

By: Lonelle

Lonelle — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:48:38 +0000

I totally agree on how you said its about the giving, not what the person does with it. Since we live in a bigger city, my kids and I have had a long discussion about this.

If we see a person in need, and we have a couple extra dollars, then we give it. It is not our place to judge what the person is going to do with it. We can only do what we can do!!

Great post!!

By: vilkri

vilkri — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:15:52 +0000

I agree with you. Passing out kindness is a good way to receive kindness. This has been my experience even though I don't keep track whether I have received more kindness or passed on more kindness. But who is ahead does not really matter, since kindness is a win-win situation for the giver and the recipient. Read vilkri´s latest article - Lower Debt And Even Pay It Off In No Time

By: Rich

Rich — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 15:11:14 +0000

This is an excellent reminder to think about others first by giving. As one wise man said: "There is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving." Read Rich´s latest article - Beating competition with force or ingenuity?